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Steve Stinson How Huntsville Real Estate Will Soar with the U.S. Space Command Move
15 September 2025 | 4 replies
Space Command (USSPACECOM) headquarters will relocate permanently from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville Business Journal+1Axios+14AP News+14Wikipedia+14.
Ken M. Should You Consider All of These Creative Financing Techniques?
18 September 2025 | 3 replies
Now. if properties go down 10% which is predicted to happen, (Wall Street Journal, Core Logic) I'll have to sell at $360,000 ($400,000 minus 10%) AND have the same closing costs.
Arun Maheshwari Anyone with investment property in Jersey City, New Jeraey
15 September 2025 | 4 replies
Research neighborhoods with growth potential, such as Journal Square in Jersey City, and use data analytics tools to assess profitability.
Victor N. Best Quickbooks ( Desktop Vs Online) for Landlords?
11 September 2025 | 12 replies
Accept credit card payments from customersAudit trail to track changes to transactions and lists – Note that QB Online has an activity log that also tracks user login/outBank reconciliationCompany SnapshotCustom fields – varies on the number, and how you can use them, so you have to look at the specificsExpress setup of QB company fileMulti user access (different limits to the number)Multiple windowsOnline bankingPayroll (additional fees may be required)Print BillsRecurring Billing / Memorized TransactionsZoom into details from reportsDocument management – is much more limited in OnlineBudgets (not in QB Online Essentials)Class Tracking (not in QB Online Essentials)Create Estimates (not in QB Online Essentials)Prepare and print 1096, 1099 (not in QB Online Essentials)Job costing – although this is quite limited in QB OnlinePurchase Orders (not in QB Online Essentials)InvoicesTime tracking and billing by customer (not in QB Online Essentials)Reversing journal entriesMemorized reportsIn addition, there are some features that are only found in the Accountant versions of both products.
Michael Gaither New North Jersey Investor Looking to Connect!
9 September 2025 | 3 replies
Journal Square, the Heights section, or West side ave by the college?
Kristi Kandel New concept input?
20 August 2025 | 0 replies
Unlike typical 'eatertainment' venues or sports bars, this concept puts wellness, family, and active living at the center—complemented (not driven) by food, beverage, and social programming.Core FeaturesSports & Activity ZonesIndoor pickleball courts (climate controlled, 4–6 courts)Indoor/outdoor beach volleyball courts (convertible for basketball/futsal)Golf simulators & mini bowling lanesTrampoline park + gymnastics/karate zone for kids/teensWellness & RecoveryYoga, Pilates, meditation, & HIIT studiosSauna, cold plunge, cryotherapyStretch Lab–style recovery center (guided stretching sessions, memberships, group classes)Waterfall garden + relaxation space away from active sports areasFamily & CommunityDog park with outdoor games + beer garden/shaded seatingRunning/walking trail with landscaped connectionsOn-site trolley to connect 10 acres of amenitiesSignature lazy river wrapping the propertyEntertainmentLive music stage (concerts, DJs, open mics, festivals)Event lawn for community markets, tournaments, and seasonal activationsFood & BeverageFood hall with rotating local chef pods (entrepreneurship focus)Morning coffee, juice, and healthy breakfast service tied to wellness classesLiquor license for controlled, property-wide sales (alcohol as complement, not driver)Programming & ActivationA 7-day calendar ensures consistent traffic and appeal across demographics:- Mornings: wellness classes + healthy breakfast service- Afternoons: after-school clinics + corporate team sessions- Evenings: leagues, trivia, karaoke, esports, family game nights, markets- Late nights (weekends): concerts, DJ sets, festivals, after-hours crowdRevenue StreamsCourt & bay rentalsMemberships & leaguesFood & beverage sales (partnership rev share)Wellness services (stretch lab sessions, day passes, memberships)Events (concerts, markets, corporate rentals)Sponsorships & naming rightsTrampoline/fitness zone admissionsTarget MarketPrimary: Adults 25–50 seeking active, social recreation with wellness focusSecondary: Families, sports leagues, and corporate groups during daytime/weekendsTertiary: Tourism and visitor spillover from SWFL’s growing destination marketDifferentiatorsWellness + family integration (unique for this type of complex)Signature lazy river as both a wellness and entertainment attractionLocal food entrepreneurship via rotating vendorsYear-round activation calendar to ensure constant useAlcohol as complement—not driver—to active recreationClimate-controlled indoor facilities for consistent playPhasing the BuildPhase 1: Core sports courts, food hall, bar, family/kids activity zone, and event lawnPhase 2: Wellness + recovery center, simulators, bowling, dog park/beer gardenPhase 3: Lazy river, trolley service, expanded outdoor landscape, and concertsPotential Challenges to Solve EarlyZoning & Permitting: Mixed-use recreation, wellness, and entertainment will require layered approvals (PD recommended)Site Selection: Large footprint and 200–300 parking spaces required; access is criticalCapital Requirements: Likely $10M+ at full scale; partnerships or phased funding may be neededOperations: Complex amenity mix requires strong GM and specialized team leadsLand NeedsPhase 1 – Core Sports & Food Hub:- Indoor pickleball courts: 20,000–30,000 sq ft (~0.5–0.7 acres)- Beach volleyball courts: 12,000–18,000 sq ft (~0.3–0.4 acres)- Bar & rotating kitchen hall: 8,000–10,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Parking: 150–200 cars (~1.5–2 acres)Total: ~3–4 acresPhase 2 – Entertainment & Wellness Expansion:- Golf simulator lounge + mini bowling: 8,000–12,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Yoga/sauna/wellness center: 5,000–8,000 sq ft (~0.1–0.2 acres)- Event lawn/live music: ~0.5 acres- Additional parking: 0.5–1 acreCumulative Total: ~4.5–6 acresPhase 3 – Signature Lazy River & Enhancements:- Lazy river: 20–30 ft width x 1,000–1,500 ft (~0.75–1 acre water + deck, ~1.5 acres total)- Expanded courts/event space: ~0.5–1 acre- Landscaped greenbelt areas: ~0.5 acresCumulative Total: ~7–8.5 acres minimumWhy target 10+ acres: Provides buffer zones, future growth space, and avoids maxing out footprint too early.Zoning & Entitlement PathThis project spans several land use categories, so a Planned Development (PD/PUD) overlay is the cleanest path.
Michael Calvey Fractional Vacation Homes: The Future of Ownership?
20 September 2025 | 4 replies
Pacaso, founded by former Zillow executive Austin Allison, is revolutionizing second-home ownership by letting you buy just a fraction (as little as one-eighth) of luxury properties in places like Aspen and Napa.The concept addresses a simple reality: most vacation homes sit empty 80-90% of the year.
Kwok Wong PML money flow and documentation
15 September 2025 | 6 replies
The concept is the same.
Layla Gamble Jefferson County, WI, investment property search
22 September 2025 | 6 replies
I am very green to the whole investment property concept.
Ibrahim Mawri Has anyone repurposed a former car wash into multi-tenant flex space?
22 September 2025 | 3 replies
I’m evaluating a former car wash property in Metro Detroit:Just under 1 acre lot~4,000 sq ft building with multiple bays (9 ft clearance overhead doors)Zoned C4 “Multi Use Commercial”My concept is to convert it into multi-tenant flex space for auto-related businesses (detailing, tinting, wraps, light mods, etc.).I’d love to hear from anyone who has repurposed a car wash (or other single-use building) into something else.